So how does this place compare to the much hyped up other Station Casino oyster bar? That's what inquiring Yelpers wanted to know. Well I'm just going to say, "It's alright!"....only because I want this ever so delicious dish all to myself. Hah! Seriously though, I was in oyster pan roast heaven after the first spoonful.
This review is solely based on our order for the Signature Pan Roast which had shrimp, crab and lobster.
Broth base - Creamy and perfect amount and blend of seasonings and spices. My friend said she likes this one better over Palace's pan roast because the one here is creamier.
Plump shrimp, good size ones too! Chunks of lobster and crab tasted fresh as well.
The pan roast overall did not have any fishy smell and taste. I did not have any allergy reactions after 24 hours. This was an important factor for me since Im allergic to shell fish. S/O to Dyanna L and her review of this place! I was more at ease when I read that people in her party that have seafood allergies did fine too.
Portion - huge bowl ..no way I could finish it. So my friend and I ended up splitting one. The now halved portion size was plenty hearty and filling enough for us. The huge bowl is well worth the twenty dollars spent.
We also had a side green salad which was also plentiful. Oh yeah, our server also brought out a basket of fresh sourdough rolls and flat bread. So our meal was pretty filling.
The Pan Roasts are made to order. You can view the chefs making them either close up front at the oyster bar or sitting at your table/booths surrounding the dining area.
On our visit it was mid afternoon, there was no lines or wait to be seated. The sign at entrance says "seat yourself" . It was fairly busy but we found a table easily.
Service - Meets Standards. Acknowledged as soon as we seated ourselves. Drink orders taken right away. Taking our main order took a bit longer than it should though. Had to help ourselves and got our own menus and wait for our server to come around. Once our orders were taken, got our bread and pan roast was served promptly. Got checked up on and drinks refilled when needed.
The Oyster Bar (also formerly known as Costa De Sol) is open and airy set in a grotto like alcove in Sunset Station. Noise level slightly high. You got the sound from water fountains and the slot machines to deal with. Still beats the smoky filled, small and crowded one over at Palace.
I still have yet to try Palace Station's version but overall consensus the one here is; "it's as good as it gets!" So keep going to the hyped up oyster bar in Vegas so that way I can always enjoy pan roast here minus long wait times!